A sleepy resort in Ratchaburi

Posted by admin on September 8th, 2008 filed in Accommodation, Day trips

Today fleeing Bangkok is a toss-up between expensive petrol prices and the need for a laid-back weekend. The latter consideration normally wins, thanks in large part to splendid destinations such as the Suan Phung district in Ratchaburi.

It’s two hours away, but hey, that’s only going to cost you 50 litres of gasoline. The charming hilly area features several resorts, starting with the mammoth Phupha Phueng at the mouth of the small road following a route to Khao Chone Waterfall. Ratchaburi travel information

The Scenery Resort and Farm comes next, which impresses visitors with its white bungalows set amidst lush forests and lawns kept trimmed by grazing goats. Our destination is within less than two miles from Scenery: For budget-minded travellers looking for a peaceful, green landscape, Baan Suan Hong Hern offers ideal lodging options.

All of the resort’s guest accommodations are air-conditioned, which is truly a benefit in this notoriously hot area. Once settled in, get yourself a pillow and mat and head out back to clean, clear stream. A walk along its smooth-gravel bed – or just paddling your feet from the bank – is wonderfully revitalising. But go on and get soaked to the bone – there’s no soul around.

The resort’s on-site restaurant is also recommended. The menu is not really special, but all the dishes are delicious. You can enjoy drinking a few cold beers in the small dining zone and walk to your room without fear of an accident.